Cheesy Herb Pispili Recipe
This Cheesy Herb Pispili recipe is a delightful and easy-to-make savory pastry, perfect for snacks, lunches, or appetizers. Filled with a flavorful blend of mozzarella, feta, Parmesan, and fresh herbs, these golden pastries are baked to perfection. Enjoy the comforting aroma and irresistible taste of homemade pispili!
Equipment
- 1 Large Mixing Bowl For mixing dough
- 1 Measuring Cups and Spoons For accurate ingredient measurement
- 1 Baking Sheet Standard size
- 1 Parchment Paper Optional, for easy cleanup
- 1 Pastry Brush or Spoon For brushing with olive oil
Ingredients
- 1 cup Warm water (105-115°F)
- 1 tsp Granulated sugar
- 2 ¼ tsp Active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 2 ½ cups All-purpose flour plus more for dusting
- 1 tsp Salt
- 2 tbsp Olive oil plus more for greasing
- 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup Crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup Chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tbsp Chopped fresh oregano
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- ¼ tsp Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Olive oil for brushing
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water and sugar. Sprinkle the yeast over the top and let it stand for 5-10 minutes, until foamy.
- Add the flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Knead for 5-7 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
- Grease a bowl, place dough in, turn to coat. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled.
- In a medium bowl, combine mozzarella, feta, Parmesan, parsley, oregano, garlic, and pepper. Mix well.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Punch down dough. Divide into 12-16 pieces. Roll each into a small oval.
- Place filling in the center of each dough piece. Fold dough over, pinch edges to seal.
- Let pispili rise for 15-20 minutes on the baking sheet (optional).
- Brush tops with olive oil. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Best enjoyed warm.
Notes
For dairy-free: use vegan cheese. For gluten-free: use gluten-free flour blend. Herb variations: try thyme, rosemary, or dill. For spicy pispili: add red pepper flakes. Mediterranean: add sun-dried tomatoes, olives, basil. Spinach & feta: add sautéed spinach. Sweet pispili (pispilakia): fill with sweetened ricotta, cinnamon, honey.